Disney Entertainment Television is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice President of Casting of Hulu Originals and Freeform. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented, and resourceful individual who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and has a passion for scripted casting and the entertainment industry.
As the Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the SVP of Casting by managing complex administrative tasks, anticipating needs, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including talent, agents, managers, and senior executives, while helping drive the success of the casting department.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the SVP of Casting, including managing a dynamic calendar, coordinating meetings, rolling/tracking calls, maintaining contacts, and preparing for daily engagements
- Act as a trusted liaison between the SVP of Casting and internal teams, talent representatives, and external partners
- Handle all communications with professionalism and discretion, including phone calls, emails, and written correspondence
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries and logistics
- Prepare and process expense reports in a timely manner
- Draft, edit, and format presentations, casting memos, and other documents with accuracy and polish
- Generate script coverage and character breakdowns, as well as talent brainstorm and picture lists
- Track deadlines and deliverables across multiple casting projects and ensure timely follow-up
- Support casting events, talent outreach, and internal presentations as needed
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity
- Provide general office support to the Casting team, including managing supplies and coordinating with facilities as needed
Basic Qualifications:
- 1+ years of executive support experience, preferably in Casting, Talent, Agency, or Studio/Network environments
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with high-level executives, talent, and partners
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with steadfast follow-up habits
- High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters
- Self-starter with a dedicated mindset and strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and a proactive approach to managing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of executive support experience in entertainment within an agency, studio or casting agency
- Familiarity with tools such as Keynote, SAP, Airtable, Pix, Cast It, Scenechronize is a plus
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $58,700 to $78,600 per year based on a 40 hour work week.
How to Apply:
Apply online.
